Green can be the new color in wedding wear

Weddings are full of traditions, many of which aim to ensure the good luck rains down on couples for years to come. Many of these traditions revolve around wardrobe choices. Veils are worn and bouquets are carried to ward off evil spirits, and couples may borrow sentimental items from their parents and other family members.
While some couples may be focused on the time-honored tradition of something old and something new as well as something borrowed and something blue, many others may be seeing weddings in an entirely different hue: green.
Green weddings are on the rise, and couples can embrace various strategies to make their big days more eco-friendly.
¥ Explore eco-couture designers. Brides need not compromise their eco-conscious ideals for gorgeous designs. Many established and up-and-coming bridal gown designers rely on sustainable materials and practices to craft beautiful gowns. Brides-to-be may not have to look far for a dress that matches their commitment to the environment. Deborah Lindquist, Sanyukta Shrestha and Daughters of Simone are just a few of the leading eco-couture designers.
¥ Consider a vintage gown. Wearing a vintage gown is recycling at its best. A woman will have her chance to look amazing, and she can breathe new life into a classic wedding dress. Family members can be the first people to seek out when looking for a vintage gown, as one never knows what an aunt or grandmother is hiding in a keepsake chest in the attic. In addition to helping brides save money, wearing a vintage gown can give the person lending the dress a feeling of pride and inclusion in the festivities.
¥ Guys can don classic attire, too. Grooms-to-be also can embrace vintage attire, although styles from some eras will be less forgiving. Otherwise, gentleman can borrow a suit or wear a shirt or sentimental item, such as an embroidered handkerchief, from a father or another male relative. If there are few options, renting is certainly a green idea, as a rented tux will be more environmentally friendly than purchasing your own tuxedo that figures to get little use after the wedding.
¥ Choose sustainable fabrics. Certain fabrics are derived from eco-friendly resources, such as sustainably grown fiber crops or recycled materials. Organic cotton or linen are options, as are many other sustainable textiles. Individuals can purchase fabric and have a tailor or seamstress craft a custom wedding gown or suit, if desired.
¥ Wear something already in the closet. Couples opting for a casual or civil wedding may have more options with regard to their wedding attire. If your wedding is a less formal affair, consider wearing a suit or dress you already own. Such attire is perfectly acceptable, and you wonÕt be ordering a new dress and having it shipped, which benefits the environment.
Couples interested in keeping weddings in line with their eco-friendly lifestyles can start with the clothing they wear on their special days. SB157332
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